Dearborn, Michigan vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 11.6% cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $44,201 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Dearborn, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher